Whether you're a teacher or a student, the best part about going back to school is the shopping for new swag -- notebooks, backpacks, clothing, accessories, and more. And since the return of classes also coincides with Sickle Cell Awareness Month, consider picking up items like these:

1) Knock Out Sickle Cell Anemia Tote Bag, $23

2) Sickle Cell Awareness iPad mini Case, $5

3) Sickle Cell Awareness Drawstring Backpacks, $29

4) Assorted Sickle Cell Warrior Journals and Notebooks, $10

5) Sickle Cell Awareness Ribbon Mouse Pad, $13

Not only will you head back to school with a haul of brand-new stuff, you'll also help spread the word about sickle cell to your students and classmates. Simply seeing your items may prompt others to ask about SCD, giving you an opportunity to explain what it actually is and how they can help.

Did we miss any of your favorite items? Add them to the comments below!